Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA

I had to smile today at the Collect for the Feast of St. Joseph of Cupertino in the 1962MR. Deus, qui ad unigenitum Filium tuum exaltatum a terra omnia trahere disposuisti: perfice propitius; ut meritis et exemplo seraphici Confessoris tui … Continue reading →

The calendar is jam pack today. In the VO, it is a “dies non” but there is a commemoration of the Impression of the Stigmata on St. Francis. However, it is also the Feast St. Hildegard von Bingen (+1179). Her … Continue reading →

This is where the “stamping” of things made of silver took place. I have an antique chalice with the silver stamps of the Papal States. I suspect it would have been done here. 3:16 isn’t just in John. In chessy … Continue reading →

This.  I don’t know what to say other than that I am scheduled to arrive in Rome the day this is supposed to happen. I’m pretty sure my Italian is better than this. Here’s a google version, because I have … Continue reading →

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Yesterday, Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, veneration of a fragment of the Holy Cross at my adoptive parish in Rome, Ss. Trinità dei Pellegrini.  See you soon. Photo by The Great Roman™ Please remember me when shopping online … Continue reading →

This crucifix, in San Marcello, was carried through the city for days during the great plague of 1522. Because this cruficix had survived a massive fire it was deemed miraculous. A huge penitential procession went from the San Marcello to … Continue reading →

Photo from The World’s Best Sacristan™ Soon, with your help, I’ll be there. One of you donors to my October Roman Sojourn fund drive CM via Venmo, I don’t have an email for you. In churchy news…. the Diocese of … Continue reading →

UPDATE 18 Sept 2024: We reached the goal of my basic costs of airfare and rent (if they don’t pull a fast one).  Notes below. Published on: Sep 12, 2024 It’s time for another appeal.  Long-time readers know that I try … Continue reading →